Summary:
The Aspire Langston Hughes Academy District contains a single high school, Aspire Langston Hughes Academy, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 1065 out of 2123 California high schools in 2021-2022 to 1584 out of 2323 in 2023-2024, placing it in the bottom third of California high schools.
While the school has a relatively high four-year graduation rate of 94.9% and a low dropout rate of 3.1% for the 2022-2023 school year, it faces significant challenges in academic performance. Aspire Langston Hughes Academy's test scores are consistently and significantly lower than the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 43.68% of 11th-grade students proficient in English Language Arts compared to the state's 55.73%. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 20.8%, which may be contributing to its academic struggles.
The school serves a predominantly low-income student population, with 65.84% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This socioeconomic factor may require additional resources and targeted interventions to support the unique needs of these students. Overall, the data suggests that Aspire Langston Hughes Academy faces significant challenges in improving academic performance and student engagement, which will require a comprehensive review and implementation of targeted improvement strategies.
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